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One of the reasons you might come to Pittsburgh is to go to a convention at our new convention center. However, even if you came for a different reason, it's worth your time to visit the newest building to become a part of our cultural landscape.

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is the first and largest certified “green” convention center in the world and is the only meeting venue to ...

The University of Pittsburgh offers an unusual learning opportunity for visitors. You don't have to be a traditional student to enjoy visiting the Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning. The Cathedral of Learning is located in the heart of the university campus in the Oakland section of the city at the intersection of Fifth and Bigelow Avenues.

The University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning is a 42-story Gothic-style tower. The ...

It's pronounced oo-boo-6 and once stood for Workingman's Beneficial Union 6 when it was in operation as a private social hall many years ago. You'll find this great secret tucked away in the slopes of the south side on Pius Street.Painted pine floors, a tin ceiling, soft draperies and an odd mix of well chosen antique furniture make a great impression. In the back room you'll find the original bar ...

Urban hiking is a great way to get out of your car, save some gas and experience a very unique side of Pittsburgh. Our town is made up of hills and valleys intersected by rivers, bridges and steps. Yes, we have 712 sets of steps or 44,645 treads covering 4 1/2 miles or 24,108 vertical feet which is twice the number that San Francisco boasts. Many of our steps are ...

Their tag line is "One Size fits all: big". When you are visiting Pittsburgh and want to try fine dining that is interesting and unusual go to one of Big Burrito's restaurants.

First there is Mad Mex, a contemporary take on the tex-mex style of food, with great burritos, enchiladas and the like. If you like high-style Pan-Asian try Soba ...

 There are many different locations, but it doesn't matter which of them you end up at, Primanti Brothers offers The Sandwich that is a must for anyone visiting The Steel City to experience.

It's a little sloppy because it includes steak fries and vinegar-based cole slaw right on the sandwich and it's not even served on a plate, but it's the kind of thing that gets under ...

Having just attended a Quantum Theater production this weekend, I thought it would be fun to introduce you to the great professional theater in our town. Quantum is our roving theater. Purposely not having a home, the artistic director, Karla Boos, envisioned using different settings that enhance the play's atmosphere. For example, the play I saw was about a drowning and set in an abandoned swimming pool ...

To be in the know about Pittsburgh, one is most likely to reach for the traditional newspapers, The Post Gazette and The  Tribune  Review  but if you want to discover some alternative happenings around town, try some of these local papers:

Probably the best place to begin is to pick up a copy of Pittsburgh's  free alternative paper, ...

The east end of Pittsburgh is having a resurgence. The best evidence of this is specialty grocery options. The original which has been in the neighborhood for years is the East End Food Coop. It's located in the ground floor of The Factory at the corner of Braddock and Penn Avenues. Anyone may shop there but regulars are encouraged to join and receive a ...

I love Indian food and part of the reason is all of the great choices in and around Pittsburgh. Indian restaurants often offer lunch buffets and specials which are an inexpensive way to taste lots of different preparations and discover how to order from the regular dinner menu.

My favorite buffet is at the People's Restaurant in Garfield at 5147 Penn Avenue. They vary the menu daily, have a nice ...